How to travel from Tottori to Fukuoka, Japan

The distance between Tottori and Fukuoka is around 448km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Tottori to Fukuoka by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out FukuokaTottori if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Shinji, Fly

Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,670($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kamigori then Okayama and then to Hakata.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,785($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,585($70)
Operated by

Nishitetsu

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Drive

Drive to Fukuoka.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance549km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Fukuoka

There are several options for getting from Tottori to Fukuoka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,585 ($70) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,670 ($150).

The distance between Tottori and Fukuoka is around 448km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Tottori and Fukuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tottori to Fukuoka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥20,670 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Fukuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,585 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tottori and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tottori to Fukuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kamigori and Okayama. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tottori and Fukuoka. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tottori and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tottori and Fukuoka with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 30m.

Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Tottori and Fukuoka. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Fukuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Fukuoka is Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka. Saga Airport (HSG) (HSG) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tottori and Fukuoka. The distance is around 549km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Fukuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥14,785 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Fukuoka

Transport options from Tottori to Fukuoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Shinji, Fly + 4 similar
3h 5m
¥20,670($150)
every 20 mins448km (279 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
¥26,560($195)
once daily674km (419 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 55m
¥19,030($140)
once daily659km (409 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 25m
¥27,380($200)
4 times a day647km (402 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 45m
¥25,055($185)
once daily773km (480 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
¥14,785($110)
every 3 hours532km (331 miles)
Train via Shin-Yamaguchi5h 45m
¥15,060($110)
twice daily501km (311 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
¥9,585($70)
once daily566km (352 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
¥8,215($60)
on demand549km (341 miles)

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Airports near Fukuoka

The following major airports near Fukuoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka
HSG
Saga Airport (HSG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Fukuoka
KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Fukuoka